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Leuchtturm1917 - Medium A5 Hardcover Sketchbook (Lemon) - 112 Pages of 150g/m² Paper
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LEUCHTTURM1917

Leuchtturm1917 A5 Sketchbook

A Medium A5 hardcover sketchbook, about 8.25 x 5.75 inches, with 112 pages of thick 150gsm inkproof paper, 2 ribbon markers and a back pocket.

Best for: Sketchers who work in pencil, charcoal, chalk or dark, wet inks

Size
A5 (8.25 x 5.75 in)
Paper
150gsm
Pages
112
Cover
Hardcover

Buy it if

  • You sketch in ink and want paper that stops bleed-through
  • You want a hardcover book with two ribbons and a back pocket
  • You want an A5 book of about 8.25 x 5.75 inches

Skip it if

  • You want a lot of pages. It has 112, while the TX Liteart 9 x 12 Hardcover Sketchbook has 220
  • You want a bigger page. The TX Liteart is 9 x 12 inches

What the Leuchtturm1917 A5 Sketchbook is

The Leuchtturm1917 Medium A5 Sketchbook is a hardcover book of about 8.25 x 5.75 inches with 112 pages of thick 150gsm paper. The paper is FSC certified Mix, made from responsible sources.

Leuchtturm1917 calls the paper inkproof: it is made to stop even dark, wet inks from bleeding through. Like many of the brand's products, it comes with two ribbon markers, a gusseted pocket inside the back cover and self-adhesive labels for the cover and spine.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • 150gsm inkproof paper

    The listing says the thick sheets prevent even dark and wet inks from bleeding through.

  • Made for pencil, charcoal, chalk and ink

    The listing calls the paper ideal for these media and lists sketching, painting, scribbling and coloring among uses for the 112 pages.

  • Two ribbon page markers

    Mark your current page and a reference page.

  • Gusseted back pocket

    A pocket inside the back cover holds loose paper.

  • Cover and spine labels

    Self-adhesive labels let you index each book on the cover and spine.

  • FSC certified Mix paper

    The paper is made from responsible sources.

  • A5 hardcover

    About 8.25 x 5.75 inches with a hard cover.

Leuchtturm1917 A5 Sketchbook specifications

Size
Medium A5 (about 8.25 x 5.75 in)
Pages
112
Paper weight
150gsm
Paper
Inkproof, FSC certified Mix
Cover
Hardcover
Works with
Pencil, charcoal, chalk, ink
Extras
2 ribbon markers, gusseted back pocket, cover and spine labels
Other formats
A5 Landscape, A5 Square, Master (A4+)
Color
Lemon
Model
362364

Who the Leuchtturm1917 A5 Sketchbook suits

  • Ink sketchers. The listing says the paper stops even dark, wet inks from bleeding through.
  • Journal keepers. Ribbons, a pocket and index labels help organize a set of books.
  • Pencil, charcoal and chalk sketchers. These are the dry media the listing names alongside ink.

Look elsewhere if: you want more and bigger pages. The TX Liteart 9 x 12 Hardcover Sketchbook has 220 pages of 120gsm paper.

Leuchtturm1917 A5 Sketchbook vs similar picks

  • Leuchtturm1917 A5 Sketchbook

    Size
    A5 (8.25 x 5.75 in)
    Paper
    150gsm
    Pages
    112
    Cover
    Hardcover

    Choose it for: Inkproof paper and journal extras

  • Moleskine Art Sketchbook (Medium)

    Size
    4.5 x 7 in
    Paper
    Ivory pages
    Pages
    88
    Cover
    Hardcover

    Choose it for: A smaller book with ivory pages

  • TX Liteart 9 x 12 Hardcover Sketchbook

    Size
    9 x 12 in
    Paper
    120gsm, acid-free
    Pages
    220 (110 sheets)
    Cover
    Hardcover

    Choose it for: The most pages

Before you buy

  • It has 112 pages, fewer than the 220 in the TX Liteart 9 x 12 Hardcover Sketchbook.
  • The listing calls the paper ideal for pencil, charcoal, chalk and ink and mentions painting, but does not say which paints it takes.
  • Pick the format first: Leuchtturm1917 also makes this sketchbook in A5 Landscape, A5 Square and Master (A4+).

Frequently asked questions about the Leuchtturm1917 A5 Sketchbook

Does ink bleed through Leuchtturm1917 sketchbook paper?
The listing says the thick 150gsm paper prevents even dark and wet inks from bleeding through.
What size is the Leuchtturm1917 A5 sketchbook?
Approximately 8.25 x 5.75 inches, with 112 pages.
What sizes does the Leuchtturm1917 sketchbook come in?
Medium (A5), Medium (A5) Landscape, Medium (A5) Square and Master (A4+).
What media can you use in a Leuchtturm1917 sketchbook?
The listing calls the paper ideal for pencil, charcoal, chalk and ink, and lists painting and coloring among uses. It does not name specific paints.
What comes with the Leuchtturm1917 A5 sketchbook?
Two ribbon page markers, a gusseted pocket inside the back cover and self-adhesive labels for the cover and spine.

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